Orange Pretzel Salad Recipe

Dessert bar with pretzel crust, creamy filling, orange gelatin, whipped topping, mandarin slice, and pretzel garnish.

Author: Mandy

A refreshing twist on a classic pretzel salad with layers of crunchy crust, creamy filling, and bright orange Jello topped with mandarin oranges.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Chill Time 5 30

Total Time 5 55

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings Servings

Calories 254 kcal

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups crushed pretzels measure after crushing
1/2 cup unsalted butter melted (1 stick)
3 tablespoons + 1/2 cup granulated sugar divided
8 ounces brick-style cream cheese room temperature
1 (8 ounce) tub whipped topping thawed (Cool Whip)
1 (6 ounces) package orange Jello
2 cups boiling water
2 (15 ounces) cans mandarin oranges drained

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a medium bowl, mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar. Press evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.
Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool completely.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping until it is fully combined.
Spread the cream mixture over the cooled crust, sealing the edges completely. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes while preparing the Jello.
In a large bowl, dissolve orange Jello in boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved and let cool to room temperature.
Arrange drained mandarin oranges evenly over the cream layer.
Slowly pour cooled Jello over the mandarin oranges.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.

Notes

Store the Orange Pretzel Salad covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezing is not recommended. Freezing can affect the texture of the Jello and cream layers, so it's best enjoyed fresh from the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 341mgPotassium: 167mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 952IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 1mg

Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand's nutritional values to verify accuracy.

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